Senator Jim Hargrove's Biography

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James 'Jim' E. Hargrove

Senator James 'Jim' E. Hargrove's Biography

Full Name:	James 'Jim' E. Hargrove
Office:	State Senate (WA) - District 24, Democratic
First Elected:	1992
Last Elected:	11/06/2012
Next Election:	2016

Gender:	Male
Family:	Wife: Laurie; 3 Children: Jimmy, Jewel, Daniel
Birth Date:	10/05/1953
Birth Place:	Portland, OR
Home City:	Hoquiam, WA
Religion:	Christian

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BS, Forest Management, Oregon State University, 1976

Senator, Washington State Senate, 1992-present
Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 1985-1992

Member, Children's Oversight Committee
Member, Executive Committee, Family Policy Council
Chair, Western Legislative Forestry Task Force
Former Member, Child Safety for Children in Child Protective Services or Child Welfare Services Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee, Washington State Senate

Professional Forester, 1977-present
Business Owner

Member, Grays Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Member, Grays Harbor Economic Development Council
Member, Hoquiam Little League

Awards:
Legislator of the Year, Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, 2012
Award of Appreciation, Child Welfare Advocacy Coalition, 2012
Superhero for Children's Environmental Health, Washington Toxics Coalition, 2011
Legislative Champion, Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, 2008
Champion for Children, Children's Alliance, 2008
Legislator of the Year, Washington State Medical Association, 2007
Environmental Champion, Washington Conservation Voters, 2006
Legislator of the Year, Washington Arms Collectors, 2005

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